Data Analytics & Visualization All-in-One For Dummies
by Jack A. Hyman, Luca Massaron, Paul McFedries, John Paul Mueller, Lillian Pierson, Jonathan Reichental, Joseph Schmuller, Alan R. Simon, Allen G. Taylor
Chapter 1
Power BI Foundations
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding your options for business intelligence tooling
Familiarizing yourself with Power BI terminology
Understanding the licensing options available from Microsoft
Picking out the correct version of Power BI might be like visiting the world's biggest candy store: You can choose from many alternatives with subtle nuances. The choice boils down to wants, needs, scale, and, of course, money. Some versions are free (well, sort of), and other versions can be expensive. And, of course, the most obvious difference is that some versions are desktop- or server-based, whereas others offer online-only capabilities.
If you visit the Microsoft website on any given day and search for products, you notice quite a few versions of Power BI exist. However, the Pricing page and the Products page don't necessarily match. (Thanks for the help, Microsoft!) It isn't clear whether “Free is free” or whether products are inclusive within specific Power BI versions. This chapter clears up any confusion you may have so that, moving forward, you know which product you should use.
Before moving forward with purchasing and licensing information, this chapter ...